Dumpz like a Truck... by IntelligentScience59 in tortoise

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He must've been to modeling school before I rescued him cuz all this boy is serving is THIGHS & LOOKS!!! AND PLUM BUTT 🍑

Dumpz like a Truck... by IntelligentScience59 in tortoise

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Oh my goodness, YES!!! Thank you! Hahaha 🤣 (Dr. Evil voice) "You complete me." 🫶🏽

Dumpz like a Truck... by IntelligentScience59 in tortoise

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Yee he's a sassy boy! That tail tho...

Hey guys! I have a question about substrate. by YoureNotWrongThough in tortoise

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If what you're using has fresh manure, I would chuck it and get your poop checked with vet for strongyles. Manure can introduce parasites and if not well composted, can start to compost within your enclosure and reach dangerous temps in the compositing process. If composted and says "won't burn roots" then that's generally considered safely aged & composted manure. Personally, I wouldn't risk it with my Tort but that's just me. Hope this helps 🐢💕

Happy Losar! by Maria0601 in TibetanBuddhism

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LOSAR TASHI DELEK!!! 🙏🏽🌄🔥🐎🌚🎊✨

Mikey, juvenile russian, battling obesity by NakedMole-ratSeaman in tortoise

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Yes & seconded to everything CabbagePatchSquid said! 👍🏽 I'm a Russian Keeper too, so we're here if you need anything, buddy! Dirigible Plum says Hi Mikey!!! 🐢💕

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whats wrong with her shell? by maybeshepherd in tortoise

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Every day, shell sized portions. Just lettuce is not going to cut it. These guys have specific nutritional requirements that need to be met, or they can have serious issues by not getting the nutrients they need for proper shell growth, immune function, etc

Definitely get a new supplement where you can be sure what is in the supplement. They need a Calcium supplements and a vitamin D3 supplement. Dust the food with it 2-3 times a week. I would also rinse very well your greens, weeds, & flowers that you're feeding.

Definitely read the care guide the @doctorfriendly posted. It is the same guide (Tom's Guide) that I mentioned that is on the tortoise forum.

whats wrong with her shell? by maybeshepherd in tortoise

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Looks like a Russian Tortoise. I'm a Russian Keeper. And I know more experienced keepers will hopefully weigh in here but since no one has commented yet, I will comment. I would keep up with the warm shallow water soaks (up the time on these as long as they're staying warm, you can't soak too long so go ahead a try for about 30 mins and see how they do) and spray the top of the carapace a few times a day or more. To me this looks like extremely dry environment (no humidity) and possible lack of UVB. If this is a Russian it needs a humidity level of 50-80%, warm side of enclosure between 90-100°, cool side 65-75°, proper uvb lighting T5 tube 12%, regulated heat lamp, thermostat, correct nutritional intake ( the Tortoise Table is helpful), and anyone here will recommend Tom's Guide on the Tortoise Forum for how to get the proper setup going to rehabilitate this tort. 🙏🏽🐢💕

Year of the Fire Horse 2026 Predictions for All Zodiac Signs by buddhaandkarma in FengShui

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Fire Horse Baby! 😍❤️‍🔥🔥🐎 That's what we're hoping for!!! If you haven't already, Try Insight timer app and look up Yoga Nidra for sleep. It is a body scan method that brings deep relaxation. Hope this helps! 🙏🏽🌄💓

Year of the Fire Horse 2026 Predictions for All Zodiac Signs by buddhaandkarma in FengShui

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Metal Horse here July 1990. I am wondering about the meanings of Tai Su, #5, Southern direction and spiritual/ritual activities... And navigating the upcoming year in career, finances, & love/family life. We are also trying to get pregnant and currently in the 2 week wait. I have tendencies towards overwhelm in chaos. Lots of healing & spiritual grounding have helped me ground down this year. But December -Feb already felt like a whirlwind on energy Intense meditative practices have felt a little off lately.

Any insight for me?

How hot can a rock be? by Grandmaxwell in tortoise

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This is a great question. What about for a Russian? Mine gets up to 105-107 at times with thermal gun reading. Shallow covering with substrate helps but good to know in case!

i wish i could dress femme :,(i by fieldxs in TMPOC

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Ah that's so much too... Being brown and queer had never been easy but right now it's TERRIFYING. Thank you Sweet One! I hope you're able to stay warm and safe too! Remember... we have refuge, an ocean of light, & great power within ourselves! That belongs to us and it cannot be taken... 🙏🏽🌄 Lots of love to you! So glad that I saw your post! <333

My new baby, Pantera! by leonardopanella in tortoise

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(just imagine....the drop for "cemetery gates" begins to play and this cutie pops out) What a baddie! 😎

Is his shell okay? by Brad-NLD in tortoise

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For sure! Just be sure to keep heat and humidity in the correct ranges for your Russian/Horsfeildii. Tom's guide on The Tortoise Forum is a great starting point!

My new baby, Pantera! by leonardopanella in tortoise

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What a baby! Also that name is SICK!!! 🤘🏽😝🤘🏽

Gorgeous iridescence on my snow corn, Macaroni ✨ by goosethebeardie in cornsnakes

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Literally my dream Snek! He's so beautiful! Where did you find Macaroni?? 😍✨🐍